Health Fair Saturday at Huntsville SE YMCA

-- The Heart of the Valley YMCA is hosting the eighth annual YMCA Health & Wellness Fair Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Southeast Family YMCA, 1000 Weatherly Road.

The event is free and open to anyone.

More than 60 health experts and wellness organizations will be on hand to share current information on health, wellness and medical services, and technologies. Screenings will be offered free for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body fat and vein health.

Dr. Eric Henninger will answer questions about children's health in a Q&A format. Registered dietitian Juliana Wright will speak on "Cooking Light in the New Year," and Crestwood Medical Center will offer advice on "Living with Diabetes."

Participants may try fun, free classes in Body Pump, Body Attack, and Zumba, in addition to touring the Southeast YMCA facility. Information will be available on Go!Kids, a free program to help children ages 7-12 focus on making wise choices about what they eat and how they play.

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to noon on the premises.

For more information, contact Sharon Allen at 256-883-YMCA (9622) or email sharon.allen@ymcahuntsville.org.